After this session, you will know what lies behind a successful capital campaign, and whether your organization is ready to embark on it. The session is designed for intermediate to advanced fundraisers.
Tom Conway has over twenty-five years of senior management experience working with both the non-profit and public sectors. His fundraising experience includes successful direction of planning studies, annual and capital campaigns and development assessments. He has directed or supervised campaigns which raised over $200 million on behalf of non-profit clients. He received both Bachelor and Master degrees from Xavier University. He is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) as well as a frequent speaker on topics such as board development, capacity building and preparing for capital/endowment campaigns. An avid nature photographer, he resides with his wife in Cincinnati, Ohio and Wilmington, North Carolina.
Karin’s well-rounded nonprofit and fundraising career, spanning twenty years, includes fundraising consulting; capital campaigns; nonprofit management and national advocacy effort leadership; case study, readiness review and campaign assessment; grant writing; individual, corporate and foundation giving; board development and training; executive job searches; and developing and implementing annual campaign and major gift strategies. Her reputation as a fundraiser has been built on helping institutions move their dreams forward by gaining strength and funding through strategic relationships, and well-researched and implemented plans. A keynote speaker, trainer, and presenter at numerous regional, state and national venues, Karin’s accessible perspective motivates individuals to connect with their mission. She has served in key public relations and communications roles, and understands the important role effective communication plays in building and maintaining relationships with donors, partners and collaborators.
Tim Winkler is the CEO/Managing Partner of Winkler Consulting Group, a full service development consulting firm specializing in the areas of capital campaigns, feasibility studies, development assessments, and strategic planning. Mr. Winkler`s professional development achievements include leadership roles on capital campaign teams raising more than $300 million, authoring several published articles, and speaking at numerous professional events. Additionally, he is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), a credential held by only the top 10 percent of all development professionals, and was recognized by the Charleston Regional Business Journal as one of the area’s "Top Forty under 40" business executives. He is an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the South Carolina Association of Nonprofit Organizations (SCANPO). In 2004, Mr. Winkler was appointed to serve on the South Carolina Committee for the National Association of Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP).
